Print & Pattern: Taking Block Prints from Tradition to Trend

Learn how block printing, a time-honoured technique, meets contemporary fashion, from Ishanee Mukherjee—a pioneering designer and educator employing traditional block print techniques to create groundbreakingly new textile looks. 

Participants will engage in a dynamic show-and-tell demonstration showing how traditional craft techniques are seamlessly woven into contemporary fashion, and insights into the history and cultural significance of block printing. Participants will witness firsthand the beauty of this age-old craft and explore Ishanee’s work as she explains the approaches employed at Poochki Designs, focusing on sustainability and the revival of indigenous skills.

The session emphasizes sustainability, encouraging participants to embrace the beauty of handmade textiles while understanding the importance of preserving indigenous skills. Don’t miss the chance to take home newfound knowledge on the intersection of tradition and trend.